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  Singapore : Sentosa

  Sentosa was originally known as Pulau Blakang Mati (meaning 'the island behind which lies death' in Malay). It was believed that the island got this name when a malaria outbreak wiped out the entire Bugis community that was residing on the island.

From a fishing village, the island was later turned into a British military fortress until 1967 when it was handed back to the Singapore Government. In 1968, the Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort for local visitors and tourists. The public was invited to suggest names for the island and "Sentosa", meaning "peace & tranquillity" in Malay, was eventually chosen to depict the island resort.

Today, Sentosa has evolved to become Singapore's favorite leisure island resort. Nature, history, recreation and fantasy - Sentosa offers all these and more in a fun, entertaining and educational way.

Don't miss out on these wonderful sights and locations:

   - Sentosa's Siloso Beach, Central Beach and Tanjong Beach offer sun-worshippers a variety of water sports such as canoeing and surf boarding.

   - The Musical Fountain presents a high-tech spectacle integrating a ballet of light, laser, color and music. At night, the Merlion "awakens" in a breathtaking sight-and-sound show incorporating the dancing fountains.

   - Tour Sentosa on the monorail which provides a scenic 40-minute ride around the island.

   - Golfers can enjoy the challenging and spectacular Tanjong and Serapong Courses at the Sentosa Golf Club.

   - Make your way up the 37-meter high Merlion for a magnificent panoramic view.

   - For the avid family golfer, there is the Sijori WonderGolf, Singapore's only outdoor miniature golf course.

   - Nature lovers will appreciate the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail which meanders through a tropical secondary rainforest and leads to a number of vantage points offering scenic views from the summit of Mount Imbiah.

   - Butterfly Park is home to 2,500 butterflies from over 50 species while the Insect Kingdom Museum features giant millipedes, tarantulas, rhino-beetles and many more.

   - Underwater World Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting tropical aquarium.

   - Built in the 1880's, Fort Siloso served as the last bastion of the British forces during the Japanese invasion of Singapore.

   - Begin an exciting voyage of discovery of Singapore's maritime heritage at the Maritime Museum.

   - Images of Singapore, a museum complex comprising Pioneers of Singapore, Surrender Chambers and Festivals of Singapore, vividly depicts the history and cultures of Singapore.

Two resort hotels, The Beaufort Singapore and Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort (a Cond? Nast Traveler Gold List Hotel), offer stylish luxury including access to inviting, golden sand beaches.
Admission:
Island admission is SGD 6 adults, SGD 4 children (includes admission to Sentosa, a one-way bus ride out of the island and all internal transportation). The island admission, however, does not include admission to all attractions. For more information on other admission charges, visit www.sentosa.com.sg
Contact: Sentosa Development Corporation, 33 Allanbrooke Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099981.
Tel: (65) 6-275-0388
Fax: (65) 6-275-0161
Getting There:
Cable Car:
The Singapore Cable Car opens from 8:30am - 9pm (daily)
Normal cabin: SGD 7.50 (1 station) SGD 8.50 (4 stations); adults, SGD 3.90 children
Glass cabin: SGD 15 adults, SGD 12 children
Prices are inclusive of GST but do not include admission to Sentosa.
For more information on cable car ticket prices, visit www.sentosa.com.sg.
Orchard Service E: SGD 7 adults, SGD 5 children (3 to 12 years). Inclusive of admission to Sentosa, two-way bus ride from Orchard Road to Sentosa and all internal transportation.
Sentosa Bus Services A and C: SGD 7 adults, SGD 5 children (3 to 12 years). Inclusive of admission to Sentosa, a two-way bus transfer from World Trade Centre bus terminal (for service A) and Tiong Bahru MRT Station (W3) (for service C), and all internal transportation.
Night Drive-in: Drive to Sentosa from 5pm (for a limited period) to midnight. Admission after 5pm is SGD 12 for a maximum of 5 persons (adults or children) in one passenger car.